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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$388

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What people say

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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic for its 3D instrument-panel aesthetic and premium feel, noting satin-brushed case sides, a polished bezel, and a knurled crown. However, the lume is considered a gimmick with limited strength and longevity, and some find the 42mm, over 13mm thick watch chunky on a 7" wrist. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic highly for its distinctive dial design and build quality at the price point.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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